The crackle of gunfire. A gasp of a stranger. Explosions rumbling in the distance. In the Afghan capital of Kabul, such sounds would normally prompt panic. But they are coming from the tinny speaker of a mobile phone clutched by a young man, hunched over and absorbed in the bloody shoot 'em up video game "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds", or PUBG.

Shoot 'em up video game a refuge for war-scarred Afghans

Aiming to wipe out the country's massive production of opium and heroin, the Taliban is running a campaign to eradicate poppy cultivation in Afghanistan. "We are committed to bringing poppy cultivation to zero," said Interior Ministry spokesman Abdul Nafi Takor.

Taliban running campaign to eradicate poppy cultivation in Afghanistan

A new survey shows that under Taliban rule, the lives of LGBTQ+ people have deteriorated radically. The survey cites cases of gang rape, violence and death threats since the Taliban came to power.

Taliban 'destroying lives' of LGBTQ+ people in Afghanistan: Report

The Pakistani authorities and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have decided to extend the current ceasefire for an indefinite time period till the current peace talks between the two sides that have been going on in Kabul since the start of this month conclude.

Pakistan government and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan agree on indefinite ceasefire

After intense negotiations in Kabul, Pakistan government-TTP agree on a ceasefire. However, several other issues remain to be ironed out.

Pakistan government-TTP agree on a ceasefire after 'Intense' negotiations held in Kabul

According to the latest report of the UNSC on Afghanistan, Pakistan-based terror groups Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) are present in Taliban-controlled parts of Afghanistan where they are also running training camps.

Let, JeM running terror camps in Afghanistan: UN report

Make TV presenters in Afghanistan are wearing face masks on screen to show solidarity after the Taliban issues an order that all women on news channel must cover their faces.

Male presenters wear medical masks to protest against Taliban in Afghanistan

At the Dushanbe security dialogue on Afghanistan, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has called for the formation of an inclusive government in Kabul and highlighted New Delhi's continuous support to the people of the country.

At Dushanbe meet on Afghanistan, NSA Ajit Doval calls for inclusive govt in Kabul

Tajikistan is hosting a regional security dialogue on Afghanistan in Dushanbe. While speaking at the summit, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval underscored India's position on the Afghanistan situation and emphasized on how India has always stood by the people of Afghanistan.

India bats for inclusive Afghanistan government at Dushanbe regional security dialogue

A series of explosions rattled Afghanistan on Wednesday, four bombs ripped through minibuses and mosque in the country, three of which targeted a minivan in the country's northern area while the fourth blast took place inside a mosque in Afghanistan's capital Kabul according to officials the death count has now risen to 16.

Explosions rock Afghanistan, ISIS claims responsibility for three attacks that killed 16

Tajikistan is scheduled to host a regional summit on Afghanistan. The meeting is to be held later in the week in Tajikistan's capital Dushanbe and will be attended by representatives from countries in the region. India will attend the Dushanbe meet.

India's NSA to attend Dushanbe meet on Afghanistan

Top United States government officials are in Delhi to discuss the situation in Afghanistan and engage more on the issue of sanctions on Russia in the aftermath of its invasion of Ukraine.

Top US government officials in India to discuss Afghanistan, Russian sanctions

Afghanistan was again jolted by several blasts on Wednesday, media reports said citing the Taliban. In Kabul, at least five worshippers were killed in a blast inside a mosque.

Explosions rock Afghanistan: 14 killed as militants target Kabul mosque, three minivans in Mazar-e-Sharif

Four bombs ripped through vans and a mosque in Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing at least 12 people. Hours after the explosions, the Islamic State group (ISIS) claimed responsibility for the three attacks.

12 killed as four blasts rip through Afghanistan

It has been nine months since the Taliban took over Afghanistan. US Special representative for Afghanistan Thomas West met with Foreign Minister of the Afghan Government Amir Khan Muttaqi and highlighted the international community's unified opposition to the Taliban which is growing as a result of recent restrictions on Afghan women and girls

US Envoy raises issue of women's rights in Afghanistan

US Special representative for Afghanistan Thomas West met with Foreign Minister of the Afghan Government Amir Khan Muttaqi and highlighted the international community's unified opposition to the Taliban which is growing as a result of recent restrictions on Afghan women and girls.

US envoy Thomas West meets Taliban foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi

As Afghanistan looks forward to resuming international transit, a contract has been signed between the Taliban authorities and a United Arab Emirates (UAE) company, to provide ground handling services at three airports in the country, officials said.

As Afghanistan eyes international flights, Taliban and UAE firm inks airport deal

Just a few days after Afghanistan's Taliban leaders issued a decree ordering women journalists to cover their faces on-air, their male colleagues have donned masks in solidarity.

#FreeHerFace: Afghan male journalists stand in solidarity with their female colleagues

Female TV presenters in Afghanistan appeared with a cover on their faces on-air while reading news on Sunday (May 22) after a recent Taliban ruling ordered them to do so.

Afghan female TV presenters cover faces after new Taliban rule

In Afghanistan, the Taliban authorities have ordered the female TV presenters to cover their faces while on-air, news agency Reuters reported on Thursday (May 19) quoting an official.

Afghanistan: Taliban order female TV presenters to cover their faces when on air

Taliban in Afghanistan has come up with a new draconian decree for women. It has made it mandatory for female news anchors to cover their faces.

Taliban's new draconian decree for women: Face cover must for female news anchors

In 2021, about 60 million people were internally displaced around the world

Since the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan in August 2021, the group has made numerous promises regarding women's rights in the country. However the group has failed to keep its promises, instead, the group has issued diktats curbing the rights of Afghan women and girls.

Afghanistan girls' school education issue linked to hijab, Taliban promises 'good news' soon

In his first-ever interview with an Indian media organisation, Taliban foreign ministry spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi has said that the Taliban have "open communication channels with India'.

We have open communication channels with India, says Taliban's Abdul Qahar Balkhi

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